Why do dried fruits swell when they are cooked

Why do dried fruits swell when they are cooked

Fruits are usually juicy and yummy. Dried fruits are also tasty but the best part is when we cook dry fruits they become juicy once again as if by some magic. Dry fruits are rich in various nutrients and it is a great habit to use them in your recipes and especially the desserts. Fruits are juicy because they have sap inside them which keeps the seeds nourished until they are ready for germination. Fruit is the storehouse of baby plant food. Dry fruits do not have sap but when cooked they soak the water from the broth and swell back to their previous size.

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